Juneteenth celebrations and events across Martha's Vineyard this past weekend put a spotlight on the legacy and culture of the holiday. Music, art, food and spirituality were celebrated in numerous gatherings and events.
On Friday, the Island’s Juneteenth celebrations featured a panel discussion titled Freedom at 250: From Revolution to Juneteenth — Who Was America For?
What’s going on at the Woods Hole ferry terminal, and how will it affect your travel plans? And Jaws and Juneteenth shared the weekend with lots of events.
Martha's Vineyard celebrated Juneteenth this weekend with events all around the Island. Juneteenth was made a federal holiday in 2021 to commemorate the day slaves in Texas learned of the Emancipation Proclamation.
A large crowd gathered at the Tabernacle in Oak Bluffs Thursday morning for a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony to honor the history of the holiday and kick off the Island weekend celebrations.
